Post-traumatic stress disorder is usually framed as a psychological wound, but a growing body of evidence suggests it can also speed up how quickly the brain itself appears to age. Instead of simply ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can happen after a person experiences a traumatic event, causing them to feel fearful, shocked, or helpless. It can have ...

A new study has revealed that the body’s hormone stress response is why some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder following trauma exposure, and others don’t. The finding could lead to more ...

People with PTSD struggle with a variety of symptoms, including re-experiencing traumatic memories via nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and unwanted repetitive patterns of behavior; depressive symptoms ...

There is general agreement on six psychotherapy-based treatment techniques for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the most effective, evidence-based approaches available. These treatment ...

Rituals, tokens, and superstitions can comfort you, boost confidence, and help you feel in control. Fixed beliefs that objects have power or you control events may be worth exploring with a therapist.